ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING

ESY ~ Extended School Year with Tim Adams, Esq. AND Getting Ready for Summer, Ideas to Keep Your Kids Active

Saturday, April 13, 2013

• 1:00 – 3:30 PM
• TACA National Office
  2222 Martin, Suite 140
  Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Come and join us to learn about the Extended School Year, ESY, presented by Tim Adams. We will also be presenting ideas to help you get ready for summer and to keep your kids active during the summer months.

Tim Adams is the principal attorney at Adams & Associates, APLC, a disability rights law firm in Orange County, California. For over a decade, Tim has zealously represented children affected by autism. Tim serves as a resource to families and professionals across the country through presentations and seminars on special education law. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine and his Juris Doctorate degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. He has served as an adjunct professor and Associate Director of the Special Education Advocacy Clinic, Pepperdine University School of Law. He has also trained Orange County Superior Court Judges regarding special education law. Tim is a board member of the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law & Advocacy (EBCALA). He enjoys snowboarding, stand up paddleboarding and traveling. Tim lives with his wife, Rose and three daughters in Orange, California.

Coffee Talk - Irvine

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

• 9:30 - 11:00 AM
• TACA Irvine Office
  2222 Martin St. Ste. 140 Irvine, CA 92612
• Driving Directions

Join us for a Coffee Talk where the discussion will be focused on the needs of people in attendance! Come and get your questions answered about the GFCF diet, biomedical treatments, IEP’s, insurance coverage and more! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about treatment options but also connect with other autism parents.

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Open Mic Night

Friday, April 5, 2013

• 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Open Mic Night is a community event hosted at TACA for young adults 18 years and older to come express themselves through music. Open Mic Night will be held first Friday of the month from 5:00-7:00pm. Snacks will be provided.

ORANGE COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Pump It Up – Play Night

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

• 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Pump it Up- Huntington Beach
  16351 Gothard Street #C.
  Huntington Beach, CA 92647
• Driving Directions

Real Help Now Conference - May 10 & 11, 2013

Save the Date! - Sunday, June 2, 2013

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Moira Giammatteo
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How TACA Helps Orange County Families

TACA does not charge admission to the meetings, nor does it assess annual membership fees for families it supports. Meetings feature:

• Free TACA Autism Journey Guides (over 750 pages of collective knowledge gathered from experienced paraprofessionals and parents) are offered to all parents who are attending their first Chapter meeting.
• Speakers on topics ranging from traditional therapies, integrated medical treatments, education, and legal support.
• TACA's Parent Mentors - one-on-one access to experienced families who have successfully navigated the challenges of finding appropriate treatments and educational opportunities for their children, and who receive additional education from TACA's Foundation Office.